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Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Born: August 29, 1997
Height: 5' 9.5" (177cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Winger
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2003-2014 | Arsenal |
| Senior | 2014-2023 | Arsenal |
| → 2015-2016 | Ipswich Town (loan) | |
| → 2021 | West Bromwich Albion (loan) | |
| → 2022 | Roma (loan) | |
| → 2022-2023 | Southampton (loan) | |
| 2023- | Lyon | |
Sports Mole has 645 articles about Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and PAOK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 27, 01:15
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Preview:Lyon vs Le Havre - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Le Havre, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 13, 07:03
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Preview:Auxerre vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
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Transfer roundup: Michael Cooper to West Ham United, Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Everton
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Michael Cooper to West Ham United and Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Everton.Jul 29, 08:43
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Preview:Manchester United vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Lyon vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 17:17
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Preview:Nantes vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Nantes and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 24, 18:39
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Preview:Lyon vs. Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Lens vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
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West Ham United snubbed as World Cup winner signs for Italian giants
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Arsenal confirm Raheem Sterling shirt number after Chelsea loan transfer
Arsenal confirm that Raheem Sterling will wear the number 30 shirt at Arsenal, a jersey previously worn by Eddie Nketiah and Matt Turner.Sep 3, 17:09
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Preview:Arsenal vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Arsenal and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 9, 15:42
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Fulham 'considering' move to offer ex-Arsenal man Premier League return
Fulham could reportedly offer former Arsenal man Ainsley Maitland-Niles the chance to return to the Premier League.Jun 25, 01:27
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Preview:Lyon vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 26, 17:25
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Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 18:59
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Preview:Nantes vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Nantes and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 4, 23:27
Preview:Lyon vs. Valenciennes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coupe de France clash between Lyon and Valenciennes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 31, 00:51
Preview:Lorient vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Metz vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 21, 10:08
Preview:Montpellier HSC vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Montpellier HSC and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 09:33
Preview:Bergerac Perigord vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Coupe de France clash between Bergerac Perigord and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 17, 10:07
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Preview:Le Havre vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Le Havre and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 13:55
Preview:Lyon vs. Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Nantes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 10:40
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Preview:Lyon vs. Toulouse - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Toulouse, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 19:05
Preview:Lyon vs. Metz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Metz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 3, 11:03
Preview:Lyon vs. Le Havre - prediction, team news, lineups
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Arsenal 'still owe £10m of Nicolas Pepe transfer fee'
Arsenal reportedly still owe Lille around £10m for the £72m signing of Nicolas Pepe, who has now joined Trabzonspor after his contract was terminated.Sep 11, 11:23
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Tigres sign Marcelo Flores from Arsenal on permanent deal
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Arsenal confirm contract termination for Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal confirm that they have terminated the contract of £72m winger Nicolas Pepe, who is set to join Trabzonspor on a one-year contract.Sep 9, 22:17
Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe 'agrees personal terms with Trabzonspor'
Arsenal outcast Nicolas Pepe reportedly agrees personal terms with Trabzonspor, who are now working to finalise the signing of the 28-year-old.Sep 7, 19:30
Nicolas Pepe's Arsenal exit stalls?
Nicolas Pepe's move from Arsenal to Besiktas reportedly hits a roadblock as the two clubs revise the terms of the deal after the Ivorian passed his medical.Sep 7, 08:07
Arsenal ready to rip up Nicolas Pepe contract?
Arsenal are reportedly seriously considering terminating Nicolas Pepe's contract before the Ivorian leaves on a free transfer in the summer of 2024.Sep 2, 08:38
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Preview:Nice vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 25, 10:35
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Arsenal perform U-turn on Gabriel Magalhaes stance?
Arsenal are reportedly still open to selling Gabriel Magalhaes in the final week of the transfer window if they can sign a suitable replacement.Aug 24, 14:01
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Preview:Strasbourg vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
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Transfer rumours: Kudus to Brighton, Sutalo to Forest, Maitland-Niles to Lyon
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Mohammed Kudus to Brighton & Hove Albion, Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Lyon and Josip Sutalo to Nottingham Forest.Aug 6, 12:45
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Arsenal 'lose out to Sevilla in Djibril Sow race'
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Inter Milan want Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu?
Arsenal right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu is attracting interest from Inter Milan, according to a report.Aug 3, 14:27
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Transfer rumours: West Ham United want French duo, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has PL offers, Villa keen on Man United stopper
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including West Ham United chasing French duo, Ainsley Maitland-Niles attracting Premier League bids and Aston Villa wanting Manchester United goalkeeper Matej Kovar.Aug 1, 15:09
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